The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17)
€ 24,500
€ 21,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 6.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.8 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.5
104.1
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.93 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
AU
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
20.85 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Environmental Impact
80.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
